-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Tj13djD4JK2BUqj5Kf4BNO5yQUhBkKaT8KXCRj0o2o+PvYWQK236FU+lrdMcO1oe MSXjWtsOGvnP/ohREJvclw== 0001157523-09-000999.txt : 20090209 0001157523-09-000999.hdr.sgml : 20090209 20090209142018 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001157523-09-000999 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20090209 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20090209 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20090209 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Clearfield, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000796505 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH APPARATUS [3661] IRS NUMBER: 411347235 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-16106 FILM NUMBER: 09580810 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5480 NATHAN LANE NORTH STREET 2: SUITE 120 CITY: PLYMOUTH STATE: MN ZIP: 55442 BUSINESS PHONE: 763-476-6866 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 5480 NATHAN LANE NORTH STREET 2: SUITE 120 CITY: PLYMOUTH STATE: MN ZIP: 55442 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: APA Enterprises, Inc. DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20041116 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: APA OPTICS INC /MN/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 a5891507.htm CLEARFIELD, INC. 8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: February 9, 2009
(Date of earliest event reported)

CLEARFIELD, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Minnesota
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

0-16106

41-1347235

(Commission File No.)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)


5480 Nathan Lane North, Suite 120, Plymouth, MN 55442
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)

(763) 476-6866
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 2.02     Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On February 09, 2009, Clearfield, Inc. issued a press release announcing the results of its first quarter ended December 31, 2008 for the fiscal year 2009. A copy of that press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c)  The following exhibit is being furnished herewith:

 99.1  Press release dated February 09, 2009

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

CLEARFIELD, INC.

 

Dated:

February 09, 2009

By:

/s/ Cheryl Beranek Podzimek

Cheryl Beranek Podzimek, Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer) and authorized signatory

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549

 EXHIBIT INDEX
to
Form 8-K Current Report

 Clearfield, Inc.

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

99.1

Press release dated February 09, 2009

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EX-99.1 2 a5891507-ex991.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Clearfield, Inc. Continues Profitable Momentum in FY 09

Company Reports 6th consecutive quarter of year over year revenue growth

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--February 9, 2009--Clearfield, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLFD):

  • Net Sales:
          $5.9M, up 26% from previous year
  • Gross Profit:
$2.0M, up 39% from previous year
  • Gross Margin
34%, up from 31% from previous year
  • Income from Operations:
$0.2M, 8x previous year
  • Net Income per share

$.02

Clearfield, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLFD) today announced results for the first fiscal quarter of 2009 which ended December 31, 2008. Revenue for the current quarter was $5,933,000 in comparison to $4,697,000 for 2008, an increase of 26 percent. Gross profit was $2,014,000 in comparison to $1,449,000 for the earlier period, an increase of 39 percent. The Company reported net income of $217,000 or $.02 per share. After consideration for interest income and income recognized from discontinued operations (due to a change in recognition of period costs associated with lease obligations), net income increased by 122% over the previous year.

Comments on Operations

“The Fiber to the Premise (Fttp) market continues to demonstrate strong acceptance of the Clearfield FieldSmart fiber management platform as is evidenced by our continued revenue growth,” commented Cheri Beranek Podzimek, president and CEO of Clearfield. “While we operate in a seasonal marketplace, we are pleased with our strong year-over-year performance.”

“In reviewing these numbers, it is crucial to note that while the company did report $395,000 in net income during this period of the previous year, only $27,000 was associated with income from continuing operations. This compares to $217,000 in net income this year of which $209K was associated with income from operations. We are exceptionally pleased with the strong increase in gross margin which continues to outpace our revenue growth. While we are carefully monitoring the poor economic conditions and their potential impact on the Company, we remain optimistic in light of this strong start.”

“Finally, this quarter the Company was able to reverse the previous non-cash, non-permanent charges to our Balance sheet associated with the 2008 collapse of the Auction Rate Security (ARS) Market. The result is long term assets associated with the ARS market have now been converted to cash at par value. Profit for the quarter and this reversal of previous ARS charges results in an increase of Shareholder Equity of $511,000.


About Clearfield, Inc Clearfield, Inc., designs and manufactures FieldSmart – a modular fiber management platform using the patented Clearview Cassette as an “Any Application, Anywhere” multiplier to meeting the fiber management needs of the broadband service provider. Product lines include the latest generation Fiber Distribution System (FDS) for the inside plant, the Fiber Scalability Center (FSC) for the outside plant, and Fiber Delivery Points (FDP) for access networks. The FDS, FSC and FDP product lines support a wide range of panel configurations, densities, connectors and adapter options, and are offered alongside an assortment of passive optical components and a complete line of fiber and copper assemblies for indoor plant, outside plant and access environments. Clearfield is a public company, traded on Nasdaq:CLFD. www.ClearfieldConnection.com

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements contained herein are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and judgments about future developments in the Company's business. Certain important factors could have a material impact on the Company's performance, including, without limitation, delays in or increased costs of production, delays in or lower than anticipated sales of the Company's new products, the Company's ability to sell such products at a profitable price, the Company's ability to fund operations, and other factors discussed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect actual events.


FINANCIAL RESULTS (unaudited)

 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
2008   2007
 
Revenues $ 5,933,287 $ 4,697,440
 
Cost of sales     3,919,079       3,247,969  
 
Gross profit 2,014,208 1,449,471
 
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative     1,804,978       1,422,459  
 
Income from operations 209,230 27,012
 
Interest income 31,750 87,806
Interest expense (1,906 ) (3,136 )
Other income     13,644       13,417  
    43,488       98,087  
Income before income taxes 252,718 125,099
 
Income tax expense     35,231       27,170  
 
Net income from continuing operations 217,487 97,929
Net income from discontinued operations - 342,390
Net loss on disposal of assets of discontinued operations     -       (44,951 )
Total income from discontinued operations     -       297,439  
Net income $   217,487   $   395,368  
 
Net income per share:
Continuing operations $ 0.02 $ 0.01
Discontinued operations   $ 0.00     $ 0.02  
Basic and diluted   $ 0.02     $ 0.03  
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:        
Basic and diluted     11,938,131       11,872,331  

FINANCIAL RESULTS (unaudited -continued)

 

December 31,
2008

September 30,
2008

Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,609,966 $ 4,333,709
Accounts receivable, net 1,750,593 2,533,447
Inventories 1,900,233 2,088,769
Other current assets   182,632     115,344  
Total current assets 11,443,424 9,071,269
 
Property plant and equipment, net 1,531,825 1,604,202
 
Other Assets
Available for sale securities - 3,036,000
Goodwill 2,570,511 2,570,511
Other 288,032 284,309
Notes receivable   422,926     432,846  
Total other assets   3,281,469     6,323,666  
Total Assets $ 16,256,718   $ 16,999,137  
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Current maturities of long term debt $ 63,448 $ 62,126
Accounts payable 925,005 1,849,633
Accrued compensation 721,059 903,276
Accrued expenses   148,309     301,859  
Total current liabilities 1,857,821 3,116,894
 
Long term debt, net of current maturities 16,715 33,081
Deferred rent 89,700 89,641
Deferred income taxes   189,259     166,904  

Total Liabilities

2,153,495 3,406,520
 
Shareholders’ Equity
Undesignated shares, 4,999,500 authorized shares: no shares issued and outstanding - -
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 500 shares; no shares outstanding - -
Common stock, authorized 50,000,000, $ .01 par value; 11,938,131 and 11,872,331 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively 119,381 119,381
Additional paid-in capital 52,195,338 52,166,219
Accumulated deficit (38,211,496 ) (38,428,983 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   -     (264,000 )
Total shareholders’ equity   14,103,223     13,592,617  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 16,256,718   $ 16,999,137  

CONTACT:
Clearfield, Inc.
Cheryl Beranek Podzimek, 763-476-6866
Chief Executive Officer and President
Investor-relations@clfd.net

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